The Scientist I position is a full-time appointment in the laboratory of Dr. Alexey Glukhov within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading public research institution with a strong commitment to biomedical research education and clinical innovation. The Department of Medicine supports a broad range of basic and translational research programs aimed at improving human health. Dr. Glukhovs laboratory is part of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and focuses on understanding mechanisms of heart rhythm disorders and regulation of cardiac function.
The primary purpose of the Scientist I position is to support ongoing cardiovascular research projects by conducting laboratory-based experiments analyzing data and contributing to the communication of research findings. The Scientist I will perform electrophysiological studies and pharmacological testing on isolated Langendorff-perfused mouse and rat hearts as well as isolated mouse and rat atrial preparations under various physiological conditions including neurohormonal mechanical and drug-based stimulation. These studies are conducted using established experimental methods to evaluate heart electrical activity calcium signaling and mechanical function.
The Scientist I will collect organize analyze and document research data in accordance with established policies and procedures working under general supervision. The position includes preparing research summaries reports and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals presenting research findings at local and national scientific meetings and conducting reviews of relevant scientific literature. The Scientist I will also assist with the preparation of research grant applications support collaborative research projects within and outside the University of Wisconsin-Madison and provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students. Participation in seminars meetings and scholarly events organized by the Cardiovascular Research Center Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Department of Medicine is also expected.
This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
Terminal 24 month appointment
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine In the Operational Area of Glukhov Lab
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The starting salary for the position is $65000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage.
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Demonstrated expertise in cardiac electrophysiology cardiac mechanics and cell biophysics
Experience conducting research involving animal models
Experience working with isolated cardiac preparations including Langendorff-perfused hearts and isolated atrial and sinoatrial node preparations from mouse and rat models
Experience with electrophysiological measurement techniques such as electrocardiography (ECG) optical mapping and related electrical recording method
Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology and neurohormonal regulation of heart function
Experience in mechanobiology and mechanical regulation of cardiac function
Experience with basic molecular biology techniques
Experience working with isolated single cardiac muscle cells
Experience using fluorescent microscopy and related imaging techniques
Ph.D. in Biophysics or closely related discipline is required by the start date of the position.
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